After the organization has evaluated potential vendors and determined a shortlist, an extra step in due diligence should be performed. Confirming vendor information and going on site visits to potential data center co-location facilities can help to validate decisions, and identify any issues with potential vendors.
This research note addresses the following when evaluating and visiting potential hosting locations:
- Economic and political factors to consider in regards to the co-location vendor’s site location before making the trip to the site.
- Physical attributes surrounding the data center co-location site while conducting the site visit.
- Internal facility checkpoints to consider when conducting the site visit.
Understand what to look for before and during a co-location site visit to ensure due diligence, and to help with the final selection of a co-location vendor.